2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 23:22:55 UTC (2026-09-15) · approx. 11:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 11:22 AM UTC-12
Depth30.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.257°, -179.030°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.26°, -179.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
30.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2567°N
-179.0302°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ty7h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.327°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-08 00:03:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ty7h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ty7h/